Diving

DIVING MOLDAVIA PRACTICALITIES




PRACTICALITIES


Currency

Moldovan leu (MDL)


Official languages

Moldovan


Time

GMT + 2


Calling code

+373


Area codes

Chisinau: 22, Bender: 32, Tiraspol: 284, Bălți: 231, Rîbnița: 286


Internet TLD

.md


Shopping

Generally large shops are open Monday–Saturday from 8am to 8pm and other shops are open from 9am to 5pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Moldovan Christmas January 7 & 8
International Women’s Day March 8
Orthodox Easter movable feast
Labour Day May 1
Victory and Commemoration Day May 9
Independence Day August 27
Limba Noastra August 31


National dish

Mămăligă – a dish made of yellow maize, often served with sour cream and cheese
Ucha – fish soup
Grapa – grape-based brandy


Electricity

Moldova’s electricity runs on 240V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Iceland and Norway do not need visa for entry into Moldova (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 903
Fire Brigade: 901
Police: 902